2019_2020学年高中英语Module2HighlightsofMySeniorYearSectionⅡIntroduction.doc

1、Section Introduction & Reading and VocabularyLanguage Points 品句填词1(2017全国卷)Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to _ (租用) at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance.答案：rent2A_ (调解员) is a person who tries to get agreement between people or groups who disagree with each other.答案：mediator3The p

2、lace is _ (庞大的)larger than any building Ive ever seen.答案：enormous4The following _ (图表) suggested that a large number of high school students havent enough sleep.答案：chart5The _ (最精彩的部分) of the match will be shown on TV tonight.答案：highlights6After much discussion among the directors, the matter was _

3、(解决) in the end.答案：settled7People are willing to sacrifice rest time for much more work in the _ (竞争的) society.答案：competitive8Early in the morning word came that Mr.Black had been _ (选举) president of the company.答案：elected9Six months passed by, and still she had not found a _ (适合的) job.答案：suitable10

4、Children are worried about failing in front of their _ (同龄人)答案：peers 单句改错1What a fun it will be when we go on holiday together._答案：去掉a2They like to look back those unforgettable years in the army._答案：back后加on/upon/at/to3How about eight oclock outside the cinema?That suit me fine._答案：suitsuits4Stop t

5、alking, children, and settle down to do your homework._答案：dodoing5When the girl woke up, she found herself looking after by an old woman._答案：lookinglooked 课文语法填空Prom night has come and gone，and I received my high school diploma.1._ is a good thing that the exams are finished.Meanwhile，I find myself

6、2._ (look) back at my senior year.Ive decided to write 3._ (they) down.One of the best 4._ (thing) about this year has been working as an arts editor.Something else 5._ Ive greatly enjoyed is working as a peer mediator.During the Easter vacation, I went on a short school skiing trip 6._ the Rocky Mo

7、untains.The highlight of the year was the senior prom.I found a dress which suited me 7._ (perfect), and had my hair specially 8._ (do) on the day of the prom.Everyone told me that I looked very 9._ (elegance)But the big surprise of the evening was when I 10._ (elect) prom queen.It was a perfect end

8、ing to a perfect school year.答案：1.It2.looking3.them4.things5.that6.to7perfectly8.done9.elegant10.was elected 单句语法填空1When his mother stepped in the room, he seemed _ (read) the book.答案：to be reading2Its time you _ (settle) your differences with your father.答案：settled/should settle3I went to Qingdao l

9、ast summer with some friends.What fun we had _ (play) in the waves!答案：playing4Why is that old man smiling?Perhaps he is looking back _ his happy childhood.答案：on/upon/at/to5The experiment would have been _success but it is _ great pity that they gave up.答案：a；a6I hope to find you _better spirits when

10、we meet again.答案：in7If you go to school lacking sleep, you might have problems _ your memory.答案：with8My mother doesnt like me wearing short skirts to churchshe doesnt think theyre _ (suit) for me.答案：suitable9As is known to most people, a president _ (elect) every four years in America.答案：is elected1

11、0Living in such a highly _ (compete) society, we have to equip ourselves with as much knowledge as possible.答案：competitive 阅读理解AWhen you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end.Forget your studies for a while.Its time to enjoy yours

12、elves!There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation.You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation.Its

13、 to mark the time kids turn into young men and women.After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job.It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothe

14、s are worn.Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets)Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning of a

15、Prom King and Queen, and just talking to friends.In some eases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat (游船)But often c

16、osts are cut by simply using the school gym.Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special.The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hiphop.The students elect the Prom Queen.She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly.These

17、 are great honors that the pair take very seriously.The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom.But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.If you like the idea of a prom, why dont you and your

18、classmates organize one for your graduation?【解题导语】本文主要介绍了在美国和加拿大等西方国家，高中生在毕业前夕会举行毕业舞会。舞会上男女生都穿着漂亮的衣服，并且还举办各种活动，还会选出舞会之王和舞后等。1What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?AA dancing competition.BA party held to celebrate graduation.CA fashion show.DAn election.B解析：词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，prom指“毕业舞会”。

19、2Why do the students hold a prom?ATo be elected as the Prom King or Queen.BTo relieve themselves from the study pressure.CTo say goodbye to their friends.DTo mark the graduation and their independence.D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，举办毕业舞会标志着他们的毕业和独立。3Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is v

20、ery important to students?AThey take pictures at the prom.BThey wear formal clothes or special clothes.CMusic is played at the prom.DTeachers and parents attend it.B解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的内容可知，男女生都穿着正式的、漂亮的衣服。由此可知，毕业舞会对学生来说很重要。4Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?ARenting a ballroo

21、m.BTaking a cruise boat.CHolding it in the school gym.DDining in a famous restaurant.C解析：推理判断题。根据第五段的内容可知A、B两项会花费很多。另外，根据常识可知，D项也会花很多。由第五段的“But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.”可知C项是非常节约的做法。BMy grandfather Andy Anderson is 99.His life story is one for the big screenhe met my grand

22、mother on a Saturday, and they married on the following Saturday.They stayed together until my grandma died 67 years later.Without going to college, Andy worked his way to the top.He became the manager of the dairy department of Safeway.He earned the nickname Mr.Cheese, which eventually turned into

23、Grandpa Cheese among the family.He has taught me a lot and heres what he has learned in his 99 years.Always maintain a good sense of humor.Find something humorous in every single situation.Never be too good to start at the bottom.Exercise every day, even when you dont feel like it.Dont spend more mo

24、ney than you make.Save your money now and spend it later.You must be able to forgive, even if its difficult to do.Love is not always easy; sometimes you have to work at it.Your family is the most precious thing you will ever have in life.If youre faced with a problem, dont delay trying to figure it

25、out.But if theres no way to figure it out, you have to forget about it.Make sure youre doing what you love; dont be afraid to follow those dreams you have for yourself.School education is important, but not necessary.Life can be an education in itself.Explore your world and stay curious.Having a bad

26、 job is better than having no job at all.Try not to take yourself so seriously.Dont ever be afraid to be your true self.Your life is delicate, and if you fail to take care of yourself properly, youll spoil.Life is a gift that you must unwrap(打开)Its up to you to determine if whats inside will lead yo

27、u to happiness or dismay(沮丧)You have the power to make that decision for yourself.All of the above come from Grandpa Cheese.If youre wondering what Grandpa Cheese is up to these days, hes riding his motorized scooter(踏板车) around Benicia, CA, and “planning on what Im going to do when I start to get o

28、ld，” he says.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者的祖父，一位年近百岁的老人，为我们传授了他宝贵的人生哲学。5Which of the following agrees with Grandpas philosophy?ALove needs efforts.BExercise if you like it.CHappiness makes longer life.DA good job secures a happy life.A解析：细节理解题。文章第四段讲述关于爱的哲理，它明确表达了爱的不易，故选A项。6If you have a problem with no solut

29、ion, the best way is to _Akeep tryingBleave it asideCtake care of yourselfDhave a sense of humorB解析：细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“if theres no way to figure it out, you have to forget about it”可知，如果问题得不到解决，就忘掉它，故选B项。7What can we learn from the passage?AThe authors great grandparents are living a happy life now.BS

30、chool education helps develop curiosity about the world.CWhether life will be happy or miserable is decided by yourself.DAndy was called Mr.Cheese before being a Safeway manager.C解析：推理判断题。根据文章第七段中的“Its up to you to determine.happiness or dismay(沮丧)”可知，生活是幸福还是悲哀取决于你自己，故选C项。8Where does the passage pro

31、bably come from?AAn advertisement.BA biography.CA political newspaper.DA science fiction.B解析：文章出处题。该文简单介绍了一位年近百岁老人的生平和人生哲学，应为一篇传记性文章，故选B项。 七选五Taking care of a sick loved one can put stress on your health.When taking care of the other person, you may ignore your own physical needs.You may find that y

32、our own health is failing.If you fall ill, you wont be able to help.1._Eat well.When things seem out of control, you may have no time to focus on good eating habits.2._ Both of those put stress on you.Try to eat as healthily as you can, even if sometimes you have to rely on simple meals like salads.

33、Try to get enough sleep.Sleep can also be difficult when youre caring for a loved one.You may be too worried to sleep at times, or the task may interrupt your sleep.3._ Therefore, try to get as much as you can.Take time to exercise.Exercising will also help you keep healthy while youre caring for a

34、loved one.Exercise can reduce your stress level.4._ So youll need to find ways to work it into your schedule.You can take a short walk a couple of times a day or do yoga at home.5_ It can be easy to overlook(忽视) the health problems in yourself when youre caring for someone else.If you fall ill, that

35、 does not do anyone any good.So its best to make sure youre in good health.ADont ignore signs of illness in yourself.BTherefore, its important to take care of yourself.CYou may not eat much, or you may end up eating junk food.DNot getting enough sleep can make you less effective in the task.EHowever

36、, it can be difficult when you are taking care of a loved one.FThe best plan is to visit a doctor regularly to make sure youre in good health.GDont be afraid to ask for help when youre ill, as that can help take some of burden off you.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在照顾生病亲人的同时照顾好自己的具体方法。1B解析：此空设于段尾，与上一句构成逻辑上的因果

37、关系。讲述在照顾生病的亲人时要照顾好自己，否则就不能照顾生病的亲人了。2C解析：此空设于段中，与上下文相呼应。C项中的not eat much及eating junk food与上一句相呼应，也是后一句中Both所指的内容。3D解析：此空设于段中，与上下文相呼应。是前一句提到的睡眠不足造成的影响，同时为后一句总结本段作铺垫。4E解析：此空设于段中，是一个过渡句。选项中However起转折作用，句意是：然而，在照顾亲人时锻炼很困难。选项中it指代上文的Exercise，和此段的主题句相呼应。5A解析：此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。根据下文的It can be easy to overlook(忽视) the health problems.可知，本段是讲不要忽视自己生病的迹象。